[Daily OM]: Nature, in all its myriad forms, is
the most powerful force on earth. Although mankind has tried, we have
not found a way to match its awesome power, but we have found ways to
work with it. Science often confirms the wisdom of the ancients who
observed and then harnessed nature's rhythms and cycles to shape and
enhance their lives. We can begin to do this in our own lives by first
paying attention to our own natural rhythms, such as when we wake or
when we feel the need to sleep. If possible, we may want to try to rise
and sleep with the sun or live without electricity for a weekend and
then monitor how we feel. We can make the choice to eat the foods of the
seasons and to seek fresher, locally grown, or organic produce whose
own cycles have not been tampered with by technology.
We can create harmony in our homes by making a smooth transition between
our indoor and outdoor spaces. By bringing some of the outdoors inside
and taking some of our indoor décor out, we can simultaneously enjoy
nature and the comforts of home and the feeling that our living space is
expanded. Then, whether inside or out, we can lounge on a comfortable
piece of furniture and feel the wind, inhale the scent of deeply
breathing plants, listen for the many songs of life, and observe the
moon and the stars. As we do this more often, we may find ourselves
noticing the pull of the full moon on bodies of water, as well as the
water in bodies, or the music of the night acting as a lullaby.
When we seek balance in our lives, we want to balance not just our roles
in life but also the natural elements in our spaces. Having
representations of the elements in the colors, shapes, and textures of
our homes will appeal to our mind, body, and spirit. We may find that
when we sync ourselves with nature's rhythms, we ride the waves of
energy to feel more in harmony with life and the world around us.